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PPLS graduate wins Sir William Darling Memorial Prize

24 September, 2025

Congratulations to Philosophy and Politics graduate, Grace Mai Clark, who has won the Sir William…

Health benefits of retirement not evenly shared

18 September, 2025

The impact of retirement on mental health depends on income level, the nature of the job left…

Webs of Kinship: Exploring Environmental Ethics in Japanese Philosophy

15 September, 2025

Last week the school hosted the 9th Conference of the European Network of Japanese Philosophy (…

PPLS Staff at the Fringe

24 July, 2025

Back for it’s 11th year at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with a brand new name, The Provocateurs (…

PPLS EDI Committee launch new award recognising graduating students who have made a significant contribution to social justice

23 July, 2025

The Pitt Award celebrates graduating students who have demonstrated a commitment to equality,…

PPLS staff and student success at Edinburgh University Students’ Association awards

01 May, 20252025

The recent Teaching and Student awards recognised the positive impact PPLS staff and students have…

PPLS staff nominated for Teaching Awards

16 April, 20252025

Congratulations to Dr Christian Ilbury and Sabina Ali who have been recognised by the student body…

Covid and vaccines not linked to early child development issues

19 February, 20252025

Pregnant women who catch Covid-19 or receive the vaccine do not have an increased risk of their…

Double Nomination for PPLS Philosophers

12 September, 2024

Books by Dr Mazviita Chirimuuta and Professor Shannon Vallor have been listed for the prestigious…

Dyslexia and ADHD share genetic links, psychology study shows

11 September, 2024

A new study led by psychologists in PPLS have shed new light on the genetic basis of dyslexia,…